The Benefits and Limitations of Collaborative Divorce in California
Collaborative divorce offers a refreshing approach to ending a marriage with dignity, respect, and mutual understanding. Instead of traditional adversarial court proceedings, collaborative divorce involves both parties, and their respective lawyers, working together to reach a fair and equitable settlement. This process encourages open communication and cooperation, focusing on the
What Happens to Shared Property in a Divorce: A Guide to Community Property Laws in California
When Hollywood actress and producer Reese Witherspoon announced her divorce in 2023, it set the fans of her films tongues’ wagging. But even more impressive than the many awards for her acting was her impressive California real estate portfolio, including homes in Brentwood, Palisades Park, Malibu and Ojai - plus
Domestic violence and divorce in California: How to get a restraining order and protect your rights
Domestic Violence and Divorce in California: How to Get a Restraining Order and Protect Your Rights In the midst of a divorce, emotions can run high and conflict may escalate, sometimes leading to situations of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects a significant number of individuals and
The Benefits of Mediation in High Conflict Divorce Cases in California
In 2022, NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, the supermodel Gisele Bundchen, shocked their fans when they announced they had ended their marriageof 13 years. But what was also surprising was that the divorce had been negotiated out of the public eye, quickly and amicably -a result of using
Common Mistakes During Mediation That Can Affect Your Divorce
When going through a divorce, it can be challenging to come to an optimum conclusion for all parties involved, the spouses and the children, because of the emotional aspect of a divorce. Mediation helps spouses resolve issues that will finalize your divorce efficiently and cost-effectively, keeping emotions at bay. Celebrity couples
How Alimony Decisions Are Made in California Family Courts
Spousal support or alimony is a court-ordered payment from a spouse or domestic partner to the other, which helps with their monthly expenses after a legal separation or divorce. There have been countless celebrity stories in California of spouses getting hefty spousal support awards. For example, a judge ordered Kelly Clarkson,
How to Change Your Name After a Divorce
Divorce is a traumatic life event that comes with a wide range of changes and obligations, like figuring out custody issues, dividing assets, and deciding living arrangements. Changing your name might be at the bottom of your to-do list, but it's certainly something many people want to do. Times are changing
Components of a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements have been around since the colonial days in the Americas. In the seventeenth century, men outnumbered women six to one in the Canadian colonies. King Louis XIV often promised these poor women a more stable economic situation if they immigrated to the colonies of New France and married
Steps to Take if You Think a Divorce is Coming
Lisa Hochstein, star of “The Real Housewives of Miami,” never saw it coming. She knew her marriage of 13 years had some bumps but didn’t think it would end suddenly. When her husband informed her that he was divorcing her and moving on, she told the press, “It was a
Can Personal Income be Kept as Separate Property During a Marriage?
In the U.S., divorce is extremely common and should be planned for, even in the happiest of relationships. Up to 50 percent of first marriages break apart, and second and third marriages fare even worse, with divorce rates of 67 percent and 73 percent, respectively. Therefore, it’s smart to consider